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UniversalBlue

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~ Custom images of Fedora Atomic Desktops ~

Based RPM-OSTree, this is a collection of container images using Fedora's support for OCI/Docker containers as a transport and delivery mechanism for operating system content.

That's nerdspeak for the ultimate Linux client: the reliability of a Chromebook, but with the flexibility and power of a traditional Linux desktop. At long last, we've ascended.

Check out #Bazzite, #Bluefin, and #Aurora!

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UniversalBlue, to linux
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Bluefin will be a community supported distro (eh, custom image) for @frameworkcomputer!

Join project founder @jorge and @ChrisShort tonight at 8pm EDT as they walk through an installation of Bluefin on a brand new Framework.

Live stream tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2JCZFYiHA
More details: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-will-be-a-community-supported-option-for-framework-laptops/1318
Framework post: https://www.reddit.com/r/framework/comments/1cd9b1b/ubuntu_2404_and_fedora_40_guides_are_live/

UniversalBlue, to gaming
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Bazzite 3.0 is live - now based on Fedora Atomic 40!

Bazzite brings you

  • All of the drivers, codecs, and under-the-hood software you need to start gaming on first boot
  • Support for computers and handheld devices like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally
  • Atomic updates to reduce breakage and make rollbacks easy

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/announcing-bazzite-3-0/1218
Addtl development updates: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-buzz-14/1217
Try Bazzite today: https://bazzite.gg/

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Universal Blue is generally available today! We're out of beta and ready to showcase everything a Linux desktop can be. Our work has been to show how many problems in client Linux are already solved from the cloud native world. We hope you'll join us on this journey!

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/universal-is-now-generally-available/1233

The uBlue maintainers also have a message they want to share for @fedora :)

Updates on Bluefin, Bazzite, and Aurora coming soon!

UniversalBlue,
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Bluefin is out of beta as well and ready for you to use! We merged Silverblue with all of the extra goodness you need for a no-fuss desktop experience.

  • All the codecs and drivers you need already baked in
  • Ubuntu-like philosophy behind UX design and feel
  • Grand Touring Support for the scenic route to the latest software
  • Atomic upgrades and rollbacks

It's the hotrodded Fedora install you always wanted. 😎

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-is-now-generally-available/1234

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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CHOO CHOO, it's hype time! uBlue, Bluefin, and Bazzite will be out of beta soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=289QPZHmHMo

Also we hit 12 million image pulls! 🚀

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Did you catch the latest episode of Linux After Dark? @LateNightLinux catch up with uBlue project founder @jorge on the latest in Universal Blue.
https://linuxafterdark.net/linux-after-dark-episode-67/

Let's add another word to the immutable/atomic/cloud-native debate - "composable" 😅

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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@fatherlinux wrote a great article about how Bluefin is showing the world a new way we can build and use the Linux desktop. Has great examples of the different use cases and benefits where an atomic OS can shine!
https://www.infoworld.com/article/3714923/project-bluefin-and-the-future-of-operating-systems.html

UniversalBlue, to random
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A security vulnerability was discovered in rpm-ostree, which Bluefin and Bazzite use as custom images of Fedora Atomic Desktops. Please see below for the latest on the fix: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/updates-needed-cve-2024-2905/1053

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Big thank you to @dogphilosopher for an update to flatpaks on Bluefin. Now flatpaks can be preinstalled from the ISO rather than having to download them on first boot in order to provide the intended experience. That means @thunderbird on the dock by default!

Awesome step forward for us to be able to bring you intended apps by default without straying from @flathub

If you can help with testing the new ISOs, please see below for instructions.
https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/were-ready-for-another-round-of-iso-testing/926

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Our website got a redesign! No more looking like a documentation site - now Universal Blue has a slick landing page just like Bluefin and Bazzite.

Check it out! Tell a friend! https://universal-blue.org/

Thanks to @kylegospo for making this. ♥️

UniversalBlue, to gaming
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Q: Which is the best gaming Linux distro in the world?

A: The one that works for you. :)

Of course we're very excited about Bazzite and the unique ways it can address problems as a custom image of Fedora Atomic. However, we share lots of packages with other distros like Nobara and ChimeraOS.

One of the Bazzite maintainers wrote a great reply to this question in our forum: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-vs-nobara/830

UniversalBlue, to gaming
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Bazzite is on The Verge's radar!

In this article about startup Playtron trying to enter the handheld OS market with a Fedora Atomic based solution, @seanhollister mentions that he's currently looking into Bazzite. Fingers crossed that it works out for him, because we think it's pretty great. :)
https://www.theverge.com/24090470/playtron-gaming-os-linux-handhelds-exclusive

Playtron is going after the market we knew existed, which is why Bazzite exists. Good luck to them! Vendors, hit us up!

cliophate, to Steamdeck
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So, what are the advantages of against something like ? @gamingonlinux you may know?

UniversalBlue,
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@cliophate @gamingonlinux If you're talking about using it on a Steam Deck then the differences are less stark. Because Bazzite is a custom image of Fedora Atomic Desktops it receives updates on drivers and such faster than SteamOS despite it's Arch Linux base.
https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-frequently-asked-questions/33#steamos-is-based-on-arch-linux-so-why-use-fedora-linux-7

UniversalBlue,
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@cliophate @gamingonlinux If you're talking about other handhelds or HTPCs, you're getting a up to date SteamOS-like experience that aims to take care of all the hardware enablement and gamer stuff under the hood so you don't have to worry about it. We support devices like the ROG Ally and Legion Go. SteamOS isn't available for these, but there are other alternatives out there besides Bazzite like HoloISO.

UniversalBlue,
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@cliophate @gamingonlinux And then for desktops you get a solid gamer Linux distro that's packed with all the gamer goodies you need in order to have the best experience you can get out of the box, but on an atomic host system to limit breakage and make system maintenance something you don't have to worry about.

UniversalBlue, to random
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Have you been able to bump into @kylegospo or @dogphilosopher at SCaLE yet?

UniversalBlue, to random
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There are lots of interesting talks about atomic/immutable Linux going on at SCaLE this year. Below are some if you want to add them to your list of "talks to attend"! Last talk on the list just looks fun.

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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As part of the Fedora COSMIC effort that is going on, the lead maintainer of that has spun up a pre-alpha, for-testing-only Fedora COSMIC image that we're hosting. If this excites you, consider contributing to make it an official spin!

Pre-alpha, experimantal Fedora COSMIC Atomic: https://github.com/ublue-os/cosmic
Help create the spin!: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/help-wanted-for-fedora-cosmic/106769

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Been curious about what it's like to use Bluefin? Here's a quick tour of it, walking through some of the main changes we make to Silverblue!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_yyyUMecwo

For more stability, the Bluefin custom image defaults to GTS (grand touring support), meaning that we hang back one release of Fedora. It brings stability in general, but specifically to all the GNOME extensions we use.

#Bluefin #uBlue #FedoraAtomic #Fedora #Linux #Gnome #CloudNative #DevOps #Silverblue

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Bluefin is feature complete!

Between some tweaks to brew, the implementation of offline ISO installers, and moving to grand touring support by default, we're cruising toward the release of Fedora Linux 40 to come out of beta.

There is still one more exciting change that is being considered for down the line, but overall we're ready to go. 🏎️

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-is-feature-complete/703

UniversalBlue, to gaming
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Bazzite Buzz No. 12 with some cool updates on the state of the project.

  • New website: https://bazzite.gg/
  • New ISO installer
  • Handheld improvements (see if yours is listed)
  • Message of the day
  • BoxBuddy for a graphical way of managing DistroBox 😍
  • AMD CUDA support
  • And more!

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-buzz-12/688

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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The new offline installer ISOs are now available! No more workarounds to installing Bluefin or Bazzite! Tell a friend that it's now as easy to install these custom images as it is for any other distro!

Quick video announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsLeqRFZWUU
Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/new-isos-forward-unto-dawn/654/2

UniversalBlue, to linux
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What's something you wish was included in Bazzite or Bluefin?

UniversalBlue, to linux
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Containers are a big part of how uBlue and atomic systems work. Let your OS install be a stable host and use containers to cleanly tinker or manage applications no matter what distro it's packaged for.

Here's a primer on how container images work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0NuOlA2xDc

fedora, to ubuntu
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You’re one of the greatest of all time.

To: @ubuntu
From: Fedora

Ubuntu heart locket meme

UniversalBlue,
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@jorge what was your original name for uBlue? May have been similar to what is being pitched here, lol

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